‘Big Data’ topic at Spokane Ag Expo

Today’s computerized farming equipment and the ability to collect a range of detailed information has created a growing concern over that operational information. “Big Data” will be a big topic of discussion at next week’s Spokane Ag Expo and Pacific Northwest Farm Forum.

A special panel session occurs Wednesday, Feb. 4, at 1 p.m. in the ballroom of the DoubleTree Hotel. Three panelists will each present their specific point of view regarding the collection of data on the farm.

Their discussion will highlight the several aspects of ‘Big Data’ that need to be answered including what data is col...